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Windows Control Panel

Windows Control Panel provides a location from which you can configure the functionality and appearance of your computer.

Access to the Windows Control Panel, and the names of the tools/components found there, vary slightly according to which operating system you are running.

What to do

How to access Windows Control Panel

Windows 2000/NT and Windows 95/98/Me

  • Select Start|Settings|Control Panel

Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows Vista

  • Select Start|Control Panel

If you are using 'Classic' view in Windows XP and Windows Vista

  • Select Start|Settings|Control Panel

In Vista, the word 'Start' is only visible when you hover over the 'Start' icon.

How to access Administrative Tools

Depending on which Windows operating system you have installed, Administrative Tools can be accessed either via Control Panel or, in some cases, more directly.

Windows 2000

  • Select Start|Settings|Control Panel|Administrative Tools

Windows XP

  • Select Start|Settings|Control Panel|Performance and Maintenance|Administrative Tools

    If you are using 'Classic' view
  • Select Start|Settings|Control Panel|Administrative Tools

Windows 2003

  • Select Start|Control Panel|Administrative Tools
  • Select Start|Administrative Tools

Windows Vista

  • Select Start|Control Panel|Systems and Maintenance|Administrative Tools

    If you are using 'Classic' view,
  • Select Start|Control Panel|Administrative Tools

Windows NT

  • Select Start|Programs|Administrative Tools

Tools/Components displayed in Windows Control Panel

The following table lists some of the more commonly used components/tools and their names, available in Windows Control Panel.

Windows 2000Windows XPWindows 2003Windows Vista
Add/Remove programsAdd or Remove ProgramsAdd or Remove ProgramsPrograms and Features
Add/Remove HardwareAdd HardwareAdd HardwareAdd Hardware
Administrative ToolsAdministrative ToolsAdministrative ToolsAdministrative Tools
Network and Dial-up connectionsNetwork ConnectionsNetwork ConnectionsNetwork and Sharing Center
Security CenterSecurity Center
SystemSystemSystemSystem

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